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What Makes a Food Processed?
The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was - it came directly from nature - whether foraging, hunting, or farming. Now there are so many things we eat that don't resemble a natural food. We can also say that...
Antioxidant from Foods vs. Supplements
Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals. Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and avocados go brown when the skin...
Workout Nutrition for OCR Athletes
In Workout Nutrition for OCR Athletes, I explain what to eat before, during and after exercise depending on your body type and goals. More importantly, I share why not everyone needs nutrient timing and what you should be focusing on more to improve your...
Weight Loss for OCR Athletes
In this week's video, I'm talking about weight loss for OCR athletes. More importantly - FAT LOSS. Yes, there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss. This was done on Facebook live, which is why a few times I stray from what I am talking about to read...
Omega-3s – The Fats We Love to Love
Omega-3s get a lot of notoriety - and for good reason! Not only is one of them essential for good health, but we don’t get enough of them in our diets. Omega-3s are a kind of fat. Fats are not just a storable source of 9 calories per gram. Different fats are used by...
Special Considerations for Plant-Based OCR Athletes
Plant-based eating, to me, doesn’t mean strict vegan or vegetarian. There are many athletes who choose to follow a more “flexitarian” style of eating, where they eat plant-based sometimes and more omnivorously at other times. Regardless of which category you fall...
Top Foods for Tissue Health
Why Tissue Health is Important for OCR Athletes As an active OCR athlete, your tissue health should be a top priority so that you can remain injury free and train hard and achieve your racing goals. Did you know that the most abundant tissue in the body, which is also...
Green Tea Extracts for Weight Loss and Sports Performance
Green tea extracts are promoted for both weight loss and sports performance. But, do they actually work? Not only this, you may have heard about serious side effects. Some cases of death have been associated with use of these supplements. But you still see green tea...
All About Multivitamins
Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money? Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They're supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino acids...